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Tohoku University International Support Center

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Tohoku University International Support Center

Our center provides various support and assistance to Tohoku University international Community

05/05/2026

Notice of Free Specialist Consultations in May!
Need legal advice or consultation support from lawyers, administrative scriveners, the Miyagi Labor Bureau, or the Immigration Bureau with miscellaneous administrative procedures? Don’t miss these free expert consultations for foreign residents that are available at the Sendai Multicultural Center.

No consultation fees required (30 minutes per person)
To apply, please provide:
Your name and contact info
Your nationality and residence status
The topic you wish to discuss
Your preferred language
If an interpreter is needed

For more information, scan the QR code in the post or click the following link: https://int.sentia-sendai.jp/blog/e/notice-of-specialist-consultations-in-may/

Location: Sendai Multicultural Center
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 022-224-1919 / 022-265-2471

28/04/2026

Notice of Closure – Golden Week Holidays

The International Support Center (ISC) will be closed on April 29, 2026 (Wed) and May 4-6, 2026 (Mon-Wed) for the Golden Week Holidays. We will reopen and resume normal operations on April 30-31, 2026 (Thurs-Fri) and again on May 7, 2026 (Thurs).

Thank you for your understanding regarding any delays in our responses during this time.

24/04/2026

SenTIA is hosting online Japanese classes for people who are studying Japanese for the first time!

When: May 8, 2026 - July 10, 2026
Every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Number of Sessions: 10

Where: Lessons 1 & 10 - in-person at SenTIA Meeting Room 4 (4F)
*SenTIA Address: Sendai City, Aoba Ward, Ichibancho 3-3-20
Lessons 2-9 - online (via Zoom)

Cost: Free of charge (0 yen)

You can participate if you are...
-A resident of Sendai
-Studying Japanese for the first time
-16 years or older
-Able to attend all 10 sessions (if possible)

The sign-up deadline is April 30, 2026 (Thursday)

For how to apply and more information, scan the QR codes in the post or click on the links below.

Application Form: https://forms.gle/vq5WPmZFMa74hzmq9
SenTIA Blog Post: https://int.sentia-sendai.jp/blog/e/e-34030/

22/04/2026

The April edition of the Sendai City Newsletter is now available! It is also available in multiple languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Nepalese.

This month's digest covers a range of important updates for residents in Sendai, including:
1. Tax Information Notices:
・Issuance of Municipal Tax Certificates
・Have You Completed Your Tax Payments?
2. Information on School Expense Subsidies
3. Don’t Forget to Apply for Citizen Health Checks
4. Changes to Child-rearing Allowance and Special Child-rearing Allowance
5. Increase in the Eligible Age for the Child Medical Expense Subsidy Starting in April
6. Children and Child-rearing Support Contribution System to begin in April 2026
7. Exemption from National Pension Contributions before and after Childbirth
8. Exemptions or Postponements of National Pension Contributions Can Be Applied for Retroactively for up to Two Years and One Month Prior to the Application Month
9. Don’t Forget to Submit the Loss of Qualification Form for National Health Insurance
10. Accepting Claims for Free Early Childhood Education and Childcare
11. The Childcare for All Children Scheme (Infants and Toddlers Support Program) is now Available

Please share this with anyone who might benefit or be interested!

Link to the full newsletter: https://www.city.sendai.jp/koryu/foreignlanguage/en/newsletter-02/index.html

16/03/2026

Notice of Free Specialist Consultations in March!
Need legal advice or consultation support from administrative scriveners, lawyers, tax accountants, the Miyagi Labor Bureau, or the Immigration Bureau with miscellaneous administrative procedures? Don’t miss these free expert consultations for foreign residents that are available at the Sendai Multicultural Center.

No consultation fees required (30 minutes per person)
To apply, please provide:
Your name and contact info
Your nationality and residence status
The topic you wish to discuss
Your preferred language
If an interpreter is needed

For more information, scan the QR code in the post or click the following link: https://int.sentia-sendai.jp/blog/e/e-33283/

Location: Sendai Multicultural Center
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 022-224-1919 / 022-265-2471

05/03/2026

The ISC is pleased to share that the Sendai Regional Immigration Services Bureau has announced that residence cards can now be issued directly at Sendai Airport!

Starting on March 1, 2026, residence cards will be issued directly to "mid-to-long-term residents" upon receiving landing permission at Sendai Airport.

We hope that this information will help you when making travel plans for your arrival at Tohoku University!

03/03/2026

77 Bank has requested the cooperation of the ISC in notifying foreign customers about the confirmation of their residence status and period of stay!

Starting from February 16, 2026, if your period of stay registered with 77 Bank is unconfirmed, you will be unable to withdraw money from your ordinary savings account in accordance with deposit regulations.
※Please note that salary deposits and automatic withdrawals of utility bills will still be available

If you renewed your period of stay and have not submitted a copy of your new residence card to 77 Bank, the ISC asks for your cooperation in doing so as soon as possible.

You can complete the procedure at:
-The counter of any 77 Bank branch
-Seven Bank ATMs nationwide

What you need to complete the procedure:
-77 Bank cash card or bank book
-Your updated residence card

For more information, please check out the post!

26/02/2026

The ISC would like to share some information with you about Hinamatsuri, which is a Japanese event that is typically held on March 3.

On Hinamatsuri, many people celebrate by displaying dolls called hina-ningyo and eating foods such as chirashizushi, hina arare, and hishi mochi.

For more information on Hinamatsuri and how you can celebrate, please check out the post!

24/02/2026

The Miyagi International Association (MIA) will be holding a Japanese language course starting April 2026! Both Beginner and Intermediate courses are available.

Course Details (Elementary 1 & Elementary 2):
Course Period - April 7 (Tues) to July 16 (Thurs), 2026
Day and Time - Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Venue - Miyagi International Association
Cost - 27,500 yen (textbook fees not included)

Course Details (Intermediate):
Course Period - April 7 (Tues) to July 14 (Tues), 2026
Day and Time - Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Venue - Miyagi International Association
Cost - 14,000 yen (textbook fees not included)

If you'd like to apply, please contact MIA via phone, email, or Google Form.
When applying, please provide your name, nationality, address, phone number, and which course you want to take.

For more information, check the post or click on the following link!
https://mia-miyagi.jp/dc/2026-1JCE.pdf

20/02/2026

Notice of Closure – National Foundation Day

The International Support Center (ISC) will be closed on February 23, 2026 (Mon) for the Emperor’s Birthday. We will reopen and resume normal operations on February 24, 2026 (Tues).

Thank you for your understanding regarding any delays in our responses during this time.

17/02/2026

The February edition of the Sendai City Newsletter is now available! It is also available in multiple languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Nepalese.

This month's digest covers a range of important updates for residents in Sendai, including:
1. Declaration of Inhabitant Tax
2. Tax Information Notice
3. Notice of the Nationwide J-ALERT Information Transmission Test
4. Distribution of 3, 000 Miyagi Points
　Sendai Cost-of-Living Support!! Points Campaign
5. Consultations for Starting a Business
6. Subsidy for Multicultural Projects
7. AIDS and Syphilis Rapid Testing

Please share this with anyone who might benefit or be interested!

Link to the full newsletter: https://www.city.sendai.jp/koryu/foreignlanguage/en/newsletter-02/index.html

住所

Tohoku University Katahira Campus, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku
Sendai, Miyagi
980-8577

営業時間

月曜日	09:00 - 17:15
火曜日	09:00 - 17:15
水曜日	09:00 - 17:15
木曜日	09:00 - 17:15
金曜日	09:00 - 17:15

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https://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/en/

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